The Glass Republic

"Pen" Khan is burdened by a life of secrets. Following a devastatingly close encounter with the Wire Mistress, Pen's face is strangely disfigured by dozens of crisscrossing scars, making her an outcast among her peers. The only person who understands is Parva, Pen's mirror sister confined to the world of London-Under-Glass. Following Parva's abduction, Pen strikes a terrible bargain with the unforgiving Chemical Synod for the means to track her down, and ventures into the unknown. In London-Under-Glass, appearance is everything, and Pen's peculiar scars make her a valuable commodity. But some in the reflected city are doing everything they can to prevent Pen from learning the truth about the disappearance of a girl who shares her face.